09-24-2024 (Queensbury Planning Board 09/24/2024)
Q UEENSBUR YPTANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24Tr;2024
INDEX
Site Plan No. 69-2023 Foothills Builders/Mead's 1.
Petition of Zone Change 1-2023 Tax Map No. 303.5-1-79
Freshwater Wetlands 12-2023
FURTHER TABLING
Site Plan No. 62-2021 Queensbury Auto Mall 1.
REQUEST FOR ONE YR. EXTENSION Tax Map No. 303.15-1-1S
Site Plan No.54-2024 Reece Rudolph 2.
Special Use Permit 5-2024 Tax Map No. 303.5-1-S5
Site Plan No.53-2024 Lauren Walker 5.
Tax Map No. 239.E-1-27
Site Plan No.55-2024 Steve Rowe 7.
Tax Map No. 2S9.11-1-5
Site Plan No.5S-2024 Mark McMahon/Enterprise Rent-A-Car 13.
Tax Map No. 302.7-1-29
THESE ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ADOPTED MINUTES AND ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD AND STAFF
REVISIONS. REVISIONS WILL APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING MONTH'S MINUTES(IF ANY)AND
WILL STATE SUCH APPROVAL OF SAID MINUTES.
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QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING
SECOND REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24TK,2024
7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
STEPHEN TRAVER,CHAIRMAN
ELLEN MC DEVITT,VICE CHAIRMAN
FRITZ STEFANZICK,SECRETARY
BRAD MAGOWAN
DAVID DEEB
BRADY STARK
WARREN LONGACKER
LAND USE PLANNER-LAURA MOORE
STENOGRAPHER-MARIA GAGLIARDI
MR.TRAVER-Good evening,ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Town of Queensbury Planning Board
meeting for Tuesday, September 24`h, 2024. This is our second meeting for the month of September and
our 20th meeting thus far for the year. In the evening of an emergency,please observe the illuminated red
exit signs. Those are the emergency exits. If you have a cell phone or other electronic device,if you would
either turn it off or turn the ringer so as not to interrupt our proceedings,we would appreciate it. We do
record the meeting for the minutes,and likewise,if you wish to have a conversation amongst yourselves in
the audience during the meeting, if you would go to the outer lobby for that, again because we have a
recording going of the meeting and we don't want to have that confused with the minutes. And with that
we have a couple of Administrative Items to proceed to before we get to our regular agenda. The first is a
request for tabling. This is Site Plan 69-2023 and Freshwater Wetlands 12-2023 for Foothills Builders.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS:
SITE PLAN NO.69-2023,PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE 1-2023&z FRESHWATER WETLANDS
12-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEADS—TABLE TO OCTOBER 15,2024
MR. TRAVER-Tabled to October 15. Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Correct. They have submitted information for us to review and the did that according to
our schedule. So they're ready for October.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. We have a draft resolution for that.
RESOLUTION TABLING SP#69-2023 PZ 1-2023&FWW 12-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEAD'S
Applicant proposes a zone change of a 10.99 acre parcel from Commercial Intensive to Moderate Density
Residential. The project includes construction of 16 buildings with 4 units each as well as community
building and paths. Site Plan review pending Town Board and Planning Board Petition of zone change
review. Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040, 179-10-040 and chapter 94, site plan for construction of a new
multifamily building and work within 100 ft of wetlands shall be subject to Planning Board review and
approval.
Tabled until the October 15,2024 Planning Board meeting.
MOTION TO TABLE SITE PLAN 69-2023, PETITION OF ZONE CHANGE 1-2023 &z
FRESHWATER WETLANDS 12-2023 FOOTHILLS BUILDERS/MEAD'S. Introduced by Fritz
Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Mrs. McDevitt.
Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
ABSTAINED: Mr. Magowan
SITE PLAN NO. 62-2021 QUEENSBURY AUTO MALL — REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION
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MR. TRAVER-And the other Administrative Item we have this evening is Site Plan 62-2021 Queensbury
Auto Mall. They're requesting a one year extension. Laura?
MRS.MOORE-So the applicant,the current place is under lease until April of 2025 and they hope to break
ground on a new dealership next spring. He's talking here about interest rates and the economy and he's
most likely trying to wait until some prices come down and find a contractor that'll handle this project.
So he's working on it. Just hasn't had an opportunity to get it off the ground.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Sothis is 62-2021. Is this the first time they've gotten a request for extension?
MRS. MOORE-No. They've asked for 2021,2022,and now this one,or 2023 and 2024. So two,2021,2023
and now 2025. Sorry,this is their third one.
MR.TRAVER-Okay. I know at some point they're going to need to consider that we may not continue to
grant indefinite extensions.
MRS. MOORE-I can relay that to them
MR. TRAVER-Please do.
MRS. MOORE-Okay.
MR. TRAVER-Thank you. We have a draft resolution.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION SP#62-2021 QUEENSBURY AUTO MALL
Applicant proposed to develop a 1.58 acre site with a new car dealership and service center. The new
building is to be 6,260 sq. ft. The project includes site design with parking, stormwater management,
landscaping & lighting. Pursuant to Chapter 179-3-040, review for new auto use in a CI zone shall be
subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The Planning Board approved Site Plan 62-2021 on October 19,2021.
A one year extension was granted on September 27,2023.
Applicant is requesting a one year extension,valid until October 19,2025.
MOTION TO APPROVE A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SITE PLAN 62-2021 QUEENSBURY
AUTO MALL. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan.
Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-Now we move to our regular agenda. The first section is Old Business. The first item is
Reece Rudolph. This is Site Plan 54-2024 and Special Use Permit 5-2024.
OLD BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN NO. 54-2024 SPECIAL USE PERMIT 5-2024 SEQR TYPE: UNLISTED. REECE
RUDOLPH. AGENT(S): NINA OLDENQUIST. OWNER(S): FALL LINE SKI SHOP INC.
ZONING: CI. LOCATION: 366 QUAKER ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES CONVERTING AN
EXISTING 3,000 SQ. FT. BUILDING FOR COMMERCIAL DISPENSARY USE. THE PROJECT
INCLUDES COSMETIC UPDATES TO THE BUILDING'S EXTERIOR, RE-PAVING THE
PARKING LOT AND NEW SIGNAGE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTERS 179-3-040&z 179-10-070,SITE
PLAN FOR NEW USE IN A CI ZONE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR DISPENSARY SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 48-
2024, SV 8-2024. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: SEPTEMBER 2024. SITE INFORMATION:
QUAKER ROAD DESIGN CORRIDOR. LOT SIZE: 0.55 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 303.5-1-85.
SECTION: 179-3-040,179-10-070.
NINA OLDENQUIST,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this applicant proposes to re-use an existing 3,000 square foot building for commercial
dispensary use and last week they received their Area Variance as well as a Sign Variance.
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MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back.
MS. OLDENQUIST-Hello.
MR.TRAVER-So we looked at this previously and made a referral to the Zoning Board of Appeals and you
received your variance from them Were there any changes to your plans that we have not reviewed since
your discussion with the ZBA?
MS. OLDENQUIST-I think the only change was related to the sign. We learned late that the gondola
would be considered part of the sign and we didn't have time to submit for that piece of it. So we received
the variance to keep the sign within the County right of way,but for the moment we'll have to come back
and ask for a variance to hang the gondola.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Sign Variance,right,Laura?
MRS. MOORE-Right.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Thank you. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. TRAVER-This is also an Unlisted SEQR. So we have that to consider, and it's also a Special Use
Permit. So we have that to consider,but in the meantime there is a public hearing on this application. Is
there anyone in the audience that wants to address the Planning Board on this Site Plan? I'm not seeing
any. Are there written comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Does anyone have any environmental impact concerns that have an impact on our SEQR
review? Okay. We have a resolution for SEQR.
RESOLUTION GRANTING A NEGATIVE SEQR DEC. SP#54-2024 SUP 5-2024 REECE RUDOLPH
The applicant proposes converting an existing 3,000 sq ft building for commercial dispensary use. The
project includes cosmetic updates to the building's exterior, re-paving the parking lot and new signage.
Pursuant to chapters 179-3-040&r 179-10-070,site plan for new use in a CI zone and special use permit for
dispensary shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
The proposed action considered by this Board is Unlisted in the Department of Environmental
Conservation Regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act and the regulations
of the Town of Queensbury;
No Federal or other agencies are involved;
Part 1 of the Short EAF has been completed by the applicant;
Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, it is the conclusion of the Town of Queensbury
Planning Board as lead agency that this project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the
environment,and,therefore,an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly,this
negative declaration is issued.
MOTION TO GRANT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SITE PLAN 54-2024 &z SPECIAL USE
PERMIT 5-2024 REECE RUDOLPH.Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption.
As per the resolution prepared by staff.
1. Part II of the Short EAF has been reviewed and completed by the Planning Board.
2. Part III of the Short EAF is not necessary because the Planning Board did not identify potentially
moderate to large impacts.
Motion seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Traver
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NOES: NONE
MR.TRAVER-All right. So next we consider the Site Plan application and the Special Use Permit. Laura,
I think,as in a similar case with regards to the Special Use Permit,since the use is governed by the nature
of the business.
MRS. MOORE-State licensing.
MR. TRAVER-I think what we've done in the past is grant permanent with the assumption that it would
go away should the business change anyway. Right?
MRS. MOORE-Correct.
MR. TRAVER-So any concerns regarding the Special Use Permit from the Board members? Any follow
up questions or comments on the Site Plan Review? Okay. I'm not hearing any. I guess we're ready for
that resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#54-2024 SUP 5-2024 REECE RUDOLPH
Applicant proposes converting an existing 3,000 sq It building for commercial dispensary use.The project
includes cosmetic updates to the building's exterior,re-paving the parking lot and new signage. Pursuant
to chapters 179-3-040&r 179-10-070,site plan for new use in a CI zone and special use permit for dispensary
shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board has reviewed the potential environmental impacts of the project,pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and adopted a SEQRA Negative Declaration
Determination of Non-Significance;
The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 9/17/2024-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 9/1S/2024;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 9/24/2024 and continued the
public hearing to 9/24/2024 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 9/24/2024-1
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 54-2024 &z SPECIAL USE PERMIT 5-2024 REECE
RUDOLPH,- Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted; for detailed building elevations and detailed water & sewer service
design
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 9/24/2025;
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be
installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review,approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements;
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
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a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current 'NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or
the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans.
1) Sign: Total sign area at the existing signpost shall not exceed forty-five (45) square feet unless a
sign area variance for the total area is approved by the Zoning Board.
m) Special Use Permit will be permanent,subject to the conditions listed below:
a. Hours of operation.The retail cannabis business shall not open before 9:00 a.rn_nor remain
open after 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and shall not open before 12:00 noon nor
remain open after 6:00 p.m.on Sunday. [§179-10-070(EE) (3)]
b. The retail cannabis business shall not operate,and the special use permit shall not be valid,
until the applicant has obtained all licenses and permits issued by the State of New York
and any of its agencies for the dispensary. [§179-10-070(EE) (6)]
c. The special use permit granted shall have a term limited to the duration of the applicant's
use of the premises as a retail cannabis business. A special use permit may be transferred
only with the approval of the Planning Board in the form of an amendment to the special
use permit. [§179-10-070(EE) (7)]
d. Revocation of special use permit:
i. Any violation of this subsection shall be grounds for revocation of a special use
permit issued under this subsection. [§179-10-070(EE)(S)(a)]
ii. Revocation or expiration of a license by New York State shall be grounds for
revocation of the special use permit. [§179-10-070(EE)(S)(b)]
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr.Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MR. STEFANZIK-I would like to add,for Mr. Lundgren,I see him out in the audience,congratulations on
running a very successful ski business overall these years. You'll be missed.
MR. TRAVER-Yes. The next item on our agenda is Lauren Walker. This is Site Plan 53-2024.
SITE PLAN NO.53-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. LAUREN WALKER. AGENT(S): BARTLETT,
PONTIFF, STEWART &z RHODES. OWNER(S): SAME AS APPLICANT. ZONING: WR.
LOCATION: 14 SENECA DRIVE. APPLICANT PROPOSES DEMOLITION OF AN 802 SQ. FT.
HOME TO CONSTRUCT A 809 SQ. FT. FOOTPRINT HOME. THE NEW 2 STORY HOME WIL
HAVE A BASEMENT AND A FLOR AREA OF 2,324 SQ.FT. PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES A 21 MR.
TRAVER-. FT. PORCH,A 26 SQ. FT. WALKWAY FROM THE COVERED ENTRY PORCH AND
470 SQ. FT. OF PERMEABLE PAVER PATIO AREA. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE
TAKUNDEWIDE DEVELOPMENT. THE PROJECT IS ON ITS OWN SEPTIC AND HAS WATER
SUPPLY FROM THE LAKE. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040&z 179-6-065,SITE PLAN FOR
NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: AV 47-2024. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: SEPTEMBER 2024.
SITE INFORMATION: CEA, LGPC, APA. LOT SIZE: .05 ACRES. TAX MAP NO. 239.8-1-27.
SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065.
STEFANIE BITTER,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
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MRS. MOORE-So this application is demolition of an existing home to construct a home of S09 square
foot footprint with two story. Will have a basement and a floor area of 2,324 square feet,21 foot square
foot porch,a 26 square foot walkway area and a 470 square foot permeable paver patio. The applicant did
provide some updated information,which I handed out,in reference to the maintenance of the permeable
patio area and they did receive their variances for setbacks,permeability and floor area at the Zoning Board
of Appeals.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back.
MS. BITTER-Good evening. Like she said, we received the necessary variances. We are asking to
demolish the existing cabin to construct a two story home with basement, eliminating the screened in
porch and incorporating an outdoor patio which would be obviously for dining,barbecuing and would be
facing the community area. Stormwater right now is minimal with gutters,but will be vastly improved
with the pavers and system that is incorporated with those pavers, together with the gutters. The
construction company put in,that you should have a copy of,a yearly maintenance plan that the applicant
will pursue. There's also apparently a heating option that they'll have an app for to incorporate heating
with the pavers as well. The patios were obviously discussed at the last meeting. There were questions
presented as to the similarities to others. I believe the applicant had indicated there were about seven. At
the time we said we would provide pictures. After the meeting they were reluctant to take pictures of
their neighbors' property so I did visit the site and can attest that there are a number of patios of a very
similar nature to what we're proposing that would be surrounding the outside of the cottage facing the
communal area which is also facing the lake in the case for this applicant. I can also tell you that the
Homeowners Association did have a chance to review this application and in March did approve it with
the patio as designed and that information has been submitted to Laura,and as I had mentioned I think at
the last meeting,this will be the IS'variance of cottages in the Takundewide community.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. In your discussion with the ZBA,were there any changes to your proposal?
MS. BITTER-No.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-I just want to say,Stefanie,thanks for going up and clarifying that. I know I'm familiar
with the properties to and they seem to be an average size,but I know there's been so many changes,but I
do appreciate you making the effort,and I understand not taking pictures of the neighbors. Now days we
can't do that.
MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that
wants to address the Planning Board on Site Plan 53-2024? I'm not seeing any takers. Are there written
comments,Laura?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Then we'll close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Are there any follow up questions from members of the Board? Okay. We have a draft
resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#53-2024 LAUREN WALKER
Applicant proposes demolition of a S02 sq ft home to construct a S09 sq ft footprint home.The new 2 story
home will have a basement and a floor area of 2, 324 sq ft. Project also includes a 21 sq ft porch, a 26 sq ft
walkway from the covered entry porch and 470 sq ft of permeable paver patio area. The project is located
in the Takundewide development. The project is on its own septic and has water supply from the lake.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040 & 179-6-065, site plan for new floor area in a CEA shall be subject to
Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 9/17/2024-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 9/1S/2024;
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The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 9/24/2024 and continued the
public hearing to 9/24/2024 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 9/24/2024-1
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 53-2024 LAUREN WALKER, Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick
who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted:g. site lighting,h. signage,j. stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, q. soil logs, r. construction/demolition
disposal s. snow removal as these items are typically associated with commercial projects;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 9/24/2025-1
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Brad Magowan. Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You are all set.
MS. BITTER-Thank you.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on our agenda is Steve Rowe. This is Site Plan 55-2024.
SITE PLAN NO. 55-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. STEVE ROWE. AGENT(S): AJA
ARCHITECTURE. OWNER(S): STEVE ROWE &z KATHLEEN ROWE. ZONING: WR.
LOCATION: 59 BARBER ROAD. APPLICANT PROPOSES ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING
HOME TO INCLUDE A NEW 60 SQ. FT. COVERED ENTRYWAY ON THE LOWER LEVEL,
ENCLOSING AN EXISTING PORCH FOR A PANTRY ON THE MAIN LEVEL WITH PET DOOR
ACCESS. ALTERATIONS TO THE SHORELINE FACING PORTION OF THE HOME INCLUDE
ENCLOSING A PORCH, ADDING A NEW OPEN PORCH WITH EXTERIOR LANDING AND
STEPS FROM THE MAIN LEVEL TO THE LOWER LEVEL. A NEW 120 SQ.FT.SHED WILL BE
INSTALLED ON THE NORTH SIDE AS WELL AS A NEW 320 SQ. FT. DOCK. SITE WORK
INCLUDES TREE REMOVAL,NEW SHORELINE PLANTINGS,STONE TRENCH,GUTTERS ON
THE HOME, AND REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING STONE WALL ON THE NORTH SIDE THAT
WILL BE RE-GRADED. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-3-040 &z 179-6-065, SITE PLAN FOR
NEW FLOOR AREA IN A CEA AND HARD SURFACING WITHIN 50 FT. OF THE SHORELINE
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE:
AV 50-2024. WARREN CO.REFERRAL: N/A. SITE INFORMATION: CEA,GLEN LAKE. LOT
SIZE: 0.15 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.289.11-1-5. SECTION: 179-3-040,179-6-065.
JON ZAPPER&SARAH HAYNES,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
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MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-This application is alterations to an existing home to include a 60 square foot covered
entryway on the lower level,enclosing an existing porch for a pantry on the main level with pet door access,
alterations to the shoreline facing portion of the home to include the enclosure of the lower level and adding
a new open porch with exterior landing and steps from the main level. It's not a new open porch. It's the
existing porch with a new roof. A new 120 foot shed. Site work includes tree removal, new shoreline
planting, stone trench, gutters on the home, and removal of the existing stone wall and re-grading that
area. The applicant did receive variances for setback relief,floor area,and a privacy fence.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening. Welcome back.
MR. ZAPPER-Good evening,everyone. For the record,Jon Lapper with Sarah Haynes and Andy Allison,
architects,and Steve and Kathy,the applicants,are behind me. So as Laura said,were at the Zoning Board
last week and they were very supportive of the project,as were you. Laura,could you put up the rendering
of the new house? And again,this is very modest changes to a tired house,rather than knocking it down,
to re-skin it and just these small changes,72 square feet of floor area for a new entrance on the front and
that involves removal of a whole bunch of pavement. So the project is less impervious, even though it
didn't need a variance to begin with,so they,the stormwater,substantial amount of landscaping compared
to what's there now. We had talked about there are three trees in the back that are just stalks that are
large, dangerous,unattractive and nothing can grow,and you go to the site it's all just sand. So that's all
going to be changed with substantial landscaping and grass and a lot of plantings on the lakeside and also
a row of plantings along the driveway that's not there now that becomes impervious, that's a swale,
raingarden,so that water will stay on the site and not go into the road. So the most interesting thing about
this neighborhood is that this is an old road bed that should be a cul de sac but all these houses were built
before highways were designed. So when the road ends and you have the five or so houses there,everybody
has to use each other's driveways to turn around and that includes the Town plow,Amazon,UPS,FedEx,
all the usual culprits, and all the neighbors, and even before tonight when an issue came up with the
neighbors,we had a video and photographs of all the trucks in case that was important for the Board to
see that,you know,on any given day with their cameras everyone's turning around and that makes sense
because there's nothing else to do. So they're new on the street because they bought this as their
retirement, forever,year-round home, but they wanted to facilitate that because there's no other choice.
You have to turn around. So they left a large driveway in front,but they made the part of it that's not next
to the road permeable pavers. The pavement in the backyard is permeable pavers,and most importantly
for our discussion,on the north side,northwest side,they added a raingarden with a whole line of mixed
wildflowers. So unfortunately,in the last 24 hours,one of the neighbors mis-read the plans and thought
that they were putting a line of trees in to prevent people from using the driveway,and went on the internet
and got the other neighbors'concerned. So there are concerns that we were just made aware of last night
that they thought the Rowe's were trying to add trees to keep people from using their property to turn
around, and it's completely the opposite. This whole mix of wildflowers are to absorb the water and to
keep the water off the road,and again it's less impermeable than it was. So,you know,what's being added,
I have a list with photos that aren't in your packet, but B-Bomb, New England Astor, black-eyed Susan,
blue flag iris, columbine. That whole raingarden are just wildflowers. It's not going to prevent anyone
from turning around. They're trying to facilitate that,and there was a concern about the 72 square feet of
FAR, which of course you recommended and the Zoning Board approved, which is just a brand new
entrance at the front door so they don't have to go upstairs to the second floor,but that is accommodated,
because even with 72 square feet, which of course is very minor, there's less impervious because of
everything that they took out. So they're aiding the stormwater, allowing their property to be used for
everybody to turn around,and doing substantial landscaping all over the place,which the site really needs.
So Laura's got the picture with the new planting plan and we did add three trees because we know that
you wanted that.
MR. TRAVER-And we did receive a handout of that detail. Thank you very much.
MR. ZAPPER-And would you just put up the before and after?
MR. STEFANZIK-Where are the trees going to be located,the new ones that you had?
MS.HAYNES-Sarah Haynes for the record. Soto the left hand side top of the page you'll seethe two larger
circles. Those are river birch trees bordering the neighbor on that side,and then on the far bottom right of
the shoreline we have a service berry tree right there as well.
MR. STEFANZIK-That's where the three trees basically were taken away. So you're basically almost
replacing dead trees with new trees in the same place.
MS. HAYNES-Correct.
MR. ZAPPER-And you can just see from that plan that there's a lot of stuff all over it. Just to understand.
So the front on the left where the new doorway will be,eliminating all the concrete on the left side of that
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on the end, and then on the backside,on the lakeside,there's an already existing covered porch,but now
it'll be interior space with the new doors. Just a much more attractive,essentially the same house.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Questions,comments from members of the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-Last week I commented, and I really thank you. Really,you did an awesome job on
this,and to the new owners thank you for keeping the same footprint and moving forward. Your planning
design is great. Not that it's a concern I have for the permeable pavers, but my concern is with all the
heavy trucks turning on those,make sure that your contractor realizes that that base might need to be a
little thicker.
MR. ZAPPER-So that area where the trucks will turn is not permeable. That's regular asphalt,just for
that reason,and then when you get closer to the house it's permeable.
MR. MAGOWAN-All right.
MR. TRAVER-There is a public hearing on this application as well. Is there anyone in the audience that
wants to address the Planning Board on Site Plan 55-2024?
MR. DEER-This is what we've got. We have required two,,existing four,to be removed three,additional
proposed one. Is that right? On the landscaping,I'm just looking at the trees. We've got required two,
existing four,to be removed three,additional proposed one,total two.
MS. HAYNES-That's just a mistake. Sorry around that.
MR. DEEB-That's all I wanted to make sure. I just wanted to make sure, because that's what's on the
sheet. So I think that has to be amended for,okay,thanks.
MS. HAYNES-So the planting plan,like the actual like CAD work,is correct,but that note is incorrect.
So I'll make sure that's revised.
MR. ZAPPER-Good catch.
MR. TRAVER-Okay, and there are some folks that want to speak for the public hearing. Okay. Who
would like to be first? Yes,sir.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
STAN KOSTEK
MR. KOSTEK-I am Stan Kostek, and I'm the guy in the house right next to it, and part of my concern is
that line of,I guess it's not trees anymore. Could you go to that picture? So my septic tank is right there
where they have proposed plantings on the north side,and I'm very concerned that those roots are going
to grow into my septic system. I talked to Bruce Frank today and he said that was a legitimate concern
and I should bring that up,and perhaps as just continuing that fence,a variance for it,but make that fence
go all the way through,as opposed to having those trees,because I guess they're saying flowers,but if you
look at that other picture, it looks like it's trees to me, but like a hedgerow, and that's something that's
going to.
MR. TRAVER-We'll ask the applicant to clarify that.
MR. MAGOWAN-Do you know what type of septic system you have?
MR. KOSTEK-It's just an old like stone and pipe line,you know,it's got a septic tank,it's not a cess pool.
MR. MAGOWAN-No,it's a leach field.
MR. KOSTEK-Yes,a leach field,right.
MR. MAG OWAN-How far in on the property is it?
MR. KOSTEK-It's basically on the line,maybe a couple of feet,you know. Where that line is is the line.
It's right there in front of the house.
MR. STEFANZIK-That's where the two trees were removed.
MR. KOSTEK-No,there's no trees removed yet. The trees are still there. The trees he wants to remove
are the ones, there's pine trees in the front yard, and I said that,you know, I have no problem with them
moving the trees in the front. To me the front is the lakeside. The lakeside the trees haven't been removed,
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but they're going to remove the trees there. At the moment there's nothing in between us,and,you know,
in terms of like I don't mind if he wants to do a privacy fence or put that up or some kind of barrier,but I
am concerned that it's going to be like a hedgerow of arborvitaes or something that's going to grow into
the roots, and also then expand,it's right on the line,expand like we're very limited space down there at
the end,you know,my house is basically three feet off the line,where that,you know,where those trees
are growing,so that's my concern. I would rather have,you know,have a privacy fence. I know that they
can't do a privacy fence in the front yard,but they can get a variance for that. I do know,I guess the thing
about the dock is all closed, but I have concern about in the wintertime with the ice eaters,you know,
melting the ice, is we do have access to the lake where we go ice fishing with the kids and my nephew
comes over, two year old, so I have a little concern about that melting the ice in front of my property. I
know it's maybe not for discussion,but I missed the meeting last week so I thought I'd throw it in for the
record.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you very much.
MR. MAGOWAN-We can bring that up with the owners,because one of the new ice eating,instead of a
blade moving the water,what it is is it's a hose that circulates the water around and it breaks it. Basically
it's for when the lake freezes and it rains,which we kind of get a lot,if it does freeze over,it's raising the
dock. So if you break that ice up close,because moving ice,especially on Lake George,moving ice,those
ice eaters don't do anything.
MR. KOSTEK-Well I will tell you this,that on this lake, after the ice melts in the spring,the wind blows
across it,it picks the docks up and it throws them onshore. I've seen it happen twice.
MR. MAGOWAN-Yes,it's a locomotive.
MR.KOSTEK-And I'm assuming a 40 foot dock,that's not a dock you can lift out of the water where some
people can lift their docks out, they don't need an ice eater. All right. That's my concern. Maybe if it
were a 20,30 foot dock you could kind of lift it out or roll it out.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you very much. Someone else wanted to comment? Yes,ma'am.
LILY DOBERT
MRS. DOBERT-Lily Dobert and Steve Dobert. We did submit a letter. So I don't know if you still want
to read it or not,and we were kind of confused about.
MRS. MOORE-Would you like to read your letter?
MRS. DOBERT-No. We were kind of confused about the process. That's why we weren't here last week,
but I so appreciate you hearing us. I so appreciate the Rowe family for hearing us regarding especially
turning around the trucks.
MR. TRAVER-So this was the issue that they mentioned where there was confusion about whether they
were going to block the driveway or something with trees?
MRS. DOBERT-Right because sometimes what they do is they come into our driveway and then they back
up into, I think it's a combination of Kostek's and their driveway, and sometimes they go into the Deebs,
and if you see the Deebs'yard,it's pretty messed up,but,you know,we all,it's a community down there. I
also want to talk about the dock,and I know it's kind of a done deal,but some of the neighbors have issues
of the length of the dock and I hope Mr. and Mrs. Rowe can talk to the neighbors about it and have a
discussion and kind of resolve it and maybe shorten the dock a bit,and I hope that can be done.
MR.TRAVER-Yes. That is not part of the application that we're looking at tonight,but certainly you can
have,I mean you're all neighbors,so you can have those discussions.
MRS. DOBERT-Right. I get it. We would have brought it last week,but we were confused,because the
document of today says that we could speak about the dock,and I came in yesterday and got a little upset,
but anyway.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you very much.
MR. TRAVER-Is there anyone else that wants to address the Planning Board on this application? Yes,
ma'am.
DONNA FISHER
MS. FISHER-I'm Donna Fisher. We're not necessarily next door on either side. We've met the people
that bought the house a couple of times and we're glad they're there,but the length of the dock concerns
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me greatly. It's not up for discussion,but 40 foot on Glen Lake is way too much. As far as a boat owner
and a person that,you know,it's a thing that's going to have to be talked about more before it ends up in
my dock next year.
MR. TRAVER-Understood. Thank you,ma'am. Is there anyone else that wants to address the Planning
Board on this application? I'm not seeing any other takers in the audience. Are there written comments,
Laura,other than the one letter that was mentioned?
MRS. MOORE-So there are written comments. This is from Steve and Lillian Dobert, and I'm just going
to highlight,only because they highlighted the issue in regards to the driveway areas and noting that there's
a variety of vehicles that come down there, snow plows, septic trucks, emergency vehicles, highway
maintenance crews, FedEx and UPS delivery trucks, and as we understand about the driveway and the
plantings,that that wasn't the intent to bar them off. The other item is in reference to stormwater control.
There's apparently four culverts with catch basins to control runoff. It looks like they're concerned about
the stormwater and stormwater on the Rowe's site is to be handled on their site, the one that's created.
The maintenance of the culverts and catch basins that may be in the road I believe is a Town issue, and
then the third concern, again,was the dock. So that sounds like that would be another discussion with
the neighbor. And I think that's it for those three items. And then this one, it says, I am reaching out
because I received a letter regarding structural work being done at my neighbor's house on 59 Barber. I
am concerned about the size of their dock. I am concerned that it is a very large dock and will be
obstructing the view of the lake. I'm also concerned about boater safety,driving into the bay with a very
large dock sticking out. I am unaware of any docks on Glen Lake that are 40 feet long. I would like to
please put my concern on record." This is from Jessica Cole at 57 Barber Road",and then this is,it looks
like an amendment. It says with regards to the proposed hedgerow between 59 and 61,we acknowledge
that the people desire privacy and want to clarify/define their property lines, however a hedgerow will
grow overtime and encroach on the neighbor's property if not properly scaled. There is added issue of the
root system which will continue to grow toward water and may damage our septic system which is located
in close proximity to the proposed hedgerow.
AUDIENCE MEMBER-You don't have to read the rest of that letter.
MRS. MOORE-All right. So thank you. That completes the letters. .
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. So then we will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-The applicants returned. You heard the comments.
MR. ZAPPER Just a few responses. This is a very small community with houses on top of each other. So,
you know,the Rowe's are sensitive to that,and that's why when they came to AJ Architecture,they wanted
to facilitate the parking and they wanted to deal with stormwater,even though they're already compliant
in terms of permeability. So when Mr. Kostek is concerned about a hedgerow,again,that's wildflowers.
That's nothing that's going to affect his septic system or anything else. Wildflowers are not going to affect
trucks and cars and turning and that really was the right thing to plant in terms of water,and that's really
it. They're trying to be good neighbors.
MR.TRAVER-Okay,and I know the dock is not part of the application,but there was obviously comments
and concerns about that. Are you aware?
MR. ZAPPER-So we have a map of everyone's docks because it was,because you read it last night,and the
Doberts have two docks. One is 40 feet long. One is 10 by 20 feet. So if this were five feet less,when you
look at the bay,I mean it just doesn't make a difference. The reason why they have a 40 foot dock,which
is what's allowed,is because they have very little backyard. So eight foot wide by forty feet,they can hang
out on the dock. I mean that's really it, and they will have a bubbler and not an ice eater,but it's really,
when you look at all the docks there, the bay is much bigger than these little docks, and it's in keeping
with the other neighbors.
MR. TRAVER-Okay.
MR. MAGOWAN-Can you pass that around,Jon,by any chance?
MR. ZAPPER-Yes,this is two years ago,though. It's changed a little.
MR.MAGOWAN-I mean I'm familiar with a lot of docks on that lake,you know,just 40 foot seemed large.
MR. TRAVER-Are there any other questions or comments with regard to the application from members
of the Board?
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MR. DEEB-Can you address the septic that he mentioned?
MR. ZAPPER-So he was concerned that there were large plantings, and it's only wildflowers next to,on
that side.
MR. DEEB-Okay. So there's not going to be any roots.
MR. ZAPPER-No.
MR. TRAVER-That actually should make the septic system work better.
MR. DEEB-Okay.
MR. ZAPPER-Taking water,stopping the water.
MR. TRAVER-All right. Let's see,this is a Type II SEQR. So if there's no other questions or comments,
we have a resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#55-2024 STEVE ROWE
Applicant proposes alterations to an existing home to include a new 60 sq ft covered entryway on the
lower level,enclosing an existing porch for a pantry on the main level with pet door access.Alterations to
the shoreline facing portion of the home include enclosing a porch,adding a new open porch with exterior
landing and steps from the main level to the lower level.A new 120 sq ft shed will be installed on the North
side as well as a new 320 sq It dock.Site work includes tree removal,new shoreline plantings,stone trench,
gutters on the home, and removal of an existing stone wall on the North side that will be regraded.
Pursuant to chapter 179-3-040&179-6-065,site plan for new floor area in a CEA and hard surfacing within
50 ft of the shoreline shall be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
The Planning Board made a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals on 9/17/2024-1 the ZBA
approved the variance requests on 9/1S/2024;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 9/24/2024 and continued the
public hearing to 9/24/2024 when it was closed,
The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 9/24/2024-1
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 55-2024 STEVE ROWE. Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who
moved for its adoption.
According to the draft resolution prepared by Staff with the following:
1) Waivers requested granted:h. signage,n traffic,o. commercial alterations/construction details,r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal as these items are typically associated with
commercial projects;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 9/24/2025;
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) The limits of clearing will constitute a no-cut buffer zone, orange construction fencing shall be
installed around these areas and field verified by Community Development staff,
b) If applicable, the Sanitary Sewer connection plan must be submitted to the Wastewater
Department for its review,approval,permitting and inspection;
c) If curb cuts are being added or changed a driveway permit is required. A building permit will not
be issued until the approved driveway permit has been provided to the Planning Office;
d) If application was referred to engineering then Engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
e) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey, floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements;
f) If required,the applicant must submit a copy of the following to the Town:
a. The project NOI (Notice of Intent) for coverage under the current "NYSDEC SPDES
General Permit from Construction Activity"prior to the start of any site work.
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b. The project NOT(Notice of Termination)upon completion of the project;
c. The applicant must maintain on their project site,for review by staff:
i. The approved final plans that have been stamped by the Town Zoning
Administrator. These plans must include the project SWPPP (Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan)when such a plan was prepared and approved;
ii. The project NOI and proof of coverage under the current NYSDEC SPDES General
Permit,or an individual SPDES permit issued for the project if required.
g) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
h) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit and/or
the beginning of any site work;
i) Subsequent issuance of further permits, including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
j) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
k) This resolution is to be placed in its entirety on the final plans
Motion seconded by Brady Stark. Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You're all set.
MR. ZAPPER-Thanks,everybody.
MR. TRAVER-The next item on the agenda,under New Business,is Mark McMahon,Enterprise Rent-a-
Car. This is Site Plan 58-2024.
NEW BUSINESS:
SITE PLAN 58-2024 SEQR TYPE: TYPE II. MARK MCMAHON/ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR.
AGENT(S): JOHN RILEY. OWNER(S): G.JOSEPH MONSOUR &z CECELIA MONSOUR.
ZONING: CI. LOCATION: 676 GLEN STREET. APPLICANT PROPOSES TO UPGRADE THE
FACADE OF AN EXISTING 1,528 SQ. FT. BUILDING. THE EXISTING 480 SQ. FT. CAR WASH
BAY WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED. UPGRADES INCLUDE REMOVAL OF THE MANSARD
ROOF AND SIDING. THE BUILDING WILL HAVE EXPOSED BRICK AREAS AND AN
EXTERIOR WALL THAT WILL BE PAINTED WITH A WHITE AND BROWN COLOR SCHEME.
THE WINDOWS AND DOOR ENTRANCE WILL BE UPDATED WITH BLACK ALUMINUM
FRAMING AND THE SIDEWALK AT THE DOOR ENTRANCE WILL BE UPDATED FOR
ACCESS. PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 179-9-120,SITE PLAN FOR FACADE CHANGES SHALL BE
SUBJECT TO PLANNING BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL. CROSS REFERENCE: SP 27-95,
SP 60-1996,SP 19-2012. WARREN CO. REFERRAL: SEPTEMBER 2024. SITE INFORMATION:
ROUTE 9 TRAVEL CORRIDOR. LOT SIZE: 092 ACRES. TAX MAP NO.302.7-1-29. SECTION:
179-9-120.
JOHN RILEY,REPRESENTING APPLICANT,PRESENT
MR. TRAVER-Laura?
MRS. MOORE-So this application is an upgrade of the existing facade. This building is approximately
1,528 square feet. There's an existing wash bay of 480 square feet that will remain unchanged. The
upgrade includes removal of the mansard roof and siding. The building will have exposed brick areas and
an exterior wall that will be painted with a white and brown color scheme. The windows and door
entrance will also be updated with black aluminum framing and the sidewalk at the door entrance will be
updated for access as well.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. Thank you. Good evening.
MR. RILEY-Good evening. My name is John Riley. I'm from Hoffman and Riley Architects and this is
Mark McMahon,the Regional Manager of Enterprise. Laura,you've kind of stolen my thunder. You've
said it all. Basically I think you're probably all familiar with the site. It's been there,Enterprise has been
there quite a few years, and this, as stated here,is an upgrade with three things. One,we're removing the
mansard and the roof itself,okay. Two,we are taking off the Texture III siding on the building itself and
exposing the,behind it,which we are then going to parch with a cement finish and paint. So it's not really
quite an exposed block, although I think it may be interpreted that way, and that's in the front of the
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building. On the other side,it's a mixture of block and Texture III which will remain,and we are going to
paint. The third thing we're doing is removing the existing windows, front entry and, one, making the
front entry handicap accessible. Right now it's not. Enterprise has, as part of their program,wants to
make sure that every one of their facilities is handicap accessible. Fortunately we've been retained in the
past years to go through every one,through Vermont,through New York State or whatever,and just giving
them a list of what's right,what's not,and to their credit they've acted on things in a methodical way,and
this is on the radar to just improve the entrance here which is being done. As part of that,though,we are
replacing the aluminum glass on the front of the building and replacing the windows there as well with a
black anodized finish. And that's pretty much it.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. So improving the appearance and functionality of the structure.
MR. RILEY-That's correct. There will be new signage on the front of it. I did not mention that,but I saw
one of the comments. They wanted to make sure that we were under 30 square feet. It's actually two
feet by 10 foot sign going in the front,which we neglected to put the dimensions on,but so noted.
MR. TRAVER-So that's compliant.
MR. RILEY-Yes,and it will be,proportionally as shown on the drawing,it is correct.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. It seems fairly straightforward. Questions,comments from members of
the Board?
MR. MAGOWAN-Is it going to be a stucco type thing,or are you just going to put it on over the block?
MR. RILEY-Yes,it's a stucco finish.
MR. MAGOWAN-With an epis,with a foam?
MR. RILEY-No,it's not an epis finish. It's a stucco.
MR. LONGACKER-Are you changing any parking?
MR. RILEY-No. A lot of it's not parking. A lot of it's the storage of rental cars as they come in and out.
That's why there seems to be an abnormally high number of spaces, versus the square footage of the
building itself. Normally it would require far fewer,but because of the nature of the business,they couldn't
really operate very successfully with 14 cars,which would be the minimum parking required.
MR. TRAVER-Right. Okay. There is a public hearing on this application. We don't seem to have any
public,but,Laura,do we have any written comments?
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
MRS. MOORE-There are no written comments.
MR. TRAVER-Okay. All right. Then we will close the public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
MR. TRAVER-Are there any other questions from members of the Board? Okay. We have a draft
resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SP#55-2024 MARK MC MAHON/ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
Applicant proposes to upgrade the facade of an existing 1,52E sq ft building.The existing 4SO sq ft car wash
bay will remain unchanged. Upgrades include removal of the mansard roof and siding. The building will
have exposed brick areas and an exterior wall that will be painted with a white and brown color scheme.
The windows and door entrance will be updated with black aluminum framing and the sidewalk at the
door entrance will be updated for access. Pursuant to chapter 179-9-120,site plan for facade changes shall
be subject to Planning Board review and approval.
Pursuant to relevant sections of the Town of Queensbury Zoning Code-Chapter 179-9-OSO,the Planning
Board has determined that this proposal satisfies the requirements as stated in the Zoning Code;
As required by General Municipal Law Section 239-m the site plan application was referred to the Warren
County Planning Department for its recommendation;
The Planning Board opened a public hearing on the Site plan application on 9/24/2024 and continued the
public hearing to 9/24/2024 when it was closed,
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The Planning Board has reviewed the application materials submitted by the applicant and all comments
made at the public hearing and submitted in writing through and including 9/24/2024-1
The Planning Board determines that the application complies with the review considerations and
standards set forth in Article 9 of the Zoning Ordinance for Site Plan approval,
MOTION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN 58-2024 MARK MCMAHON/ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR.
Introduced by Fritz Stefanzick who moved for its adoption;
Per the draft provided by staff conditioned upon the following conditions:
1) Waivers request granted:g. site lighting,h. signage,j. stormwater,k.topography,1.landscaping,n
traffic, o. commercial alterations/ construction details, p floor plans, q. soil logs, r.
construction/demolition disposal s. snow removal as the project is specific to the building facade
and no changes to the site;
2) The approval is valid for one (1) year from the date of approval. Applicant is responsible for
requesting an extension of approval before the expiration date of 9/24/2025;
3) Adherence to the items outlined in the follow-up letter sent with this resolution.
a) If application was referred to engineering,then engineering sign-off required prior to signature of
Zoning Administrator of the approved plans;
b) Final approved plans should have dimensions and setbacks noted on the site plan/survey,floor
plans and elevation for the existing rooms and proposed rooms in the building and site
improvements,
c) Final approved plans, in compliance with the Site Plan, must be submitted to the Community
Development Department before any further review by the Zoning Administrator or Building and
Codes personnel;
d) The applicant must meet with Staff after approval and prior to issuance of Building Permit
and/or the beginning of any site work;
e) Subsequent issuance of further permits,including building permits is dependent on compliance
with this and all other conditions of this resolution;
f) As-built plans to certify that the site plan is developed according to the approved plans to be
provided prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy;
g) Resolution to be placed on final plans in its entirety and legible.
Motion seconded by Ellen McDevitt. Duly adopted this 24`h day of September 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr. Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-You are all set. Good luck.
MR. RILEY-Thank you very much.
MR.TRAVER-So that's the only business before the Planning Board tonight. I did want to mention,I had
a brief discussion with Laura. As you know our West Mountain discussion meeting was cancelled. They
wanted to clarify,I guess everybody got the e-mail. They wanted to clarify,hopefully,clarify some of the
issues that they have inputting the project together. So we don't have a specific date to re-schedule that
meeting. I think Laura said it might possibly happen in November. So we'll keep everybody obviously
updated on that,and we'll see how it goes. So,if there's nothing further,Laura,anything from you?
MRS. MOORE-I don't have anything further. We will have two full agendas in October, but I don't
anticipate going past 9:30,at this point.
MR. TRAVER-That's good. All right. If there's nothing further,I'll entertain a motion to adjourn.
MOTION TO ADJOURN THE QUEENSBURY PLANNING BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
24TI,2024,Introduced by Brady Stark who moved for its adoption,seconded by Brad Magowan:
Duly adopted this 24`h day of September,2024,by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Deeb,Mrs. McDevitt,Mr. Longacker,Mr.Stark,Mr. Magowan,Mr. Stefanzick,Mr. Traver
NOES: NONE
MR. TRAVER-We stand adjourned. Thank you,everyone.
On motion meeting was adjourned.
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(Queensbury Planning Board 09/24/2024)
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Stephen Traver,Chairman
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